Everywhere we look, there are warning signs about how our environment – our food, air, water, and soil – is riddled with toxins. Here’s a not-so-fun fact that supports this observation: The average person ingests around 5 grams of plastic (equivalent to one credit card) every week. There are also emotional toxins that can plague us if we do not … Read More
How To Build a Successful Communication Strategy For Open Enrollment
*This is Part 3 of our Open Enrollment blog series, in case you missed it, here’s Part 1 & Part 2. “If you want something to happen, you have to make people able and you have to make them want to.” – Dr. Steve Kerr (Former Chief Learning Officer of General Electric and Goldman Sachs) Now that you’ve done your … Read More
Fueling Your Movement: Hydration and Pre-Workout
Energy-Inducing Strategies to Prep For Your Workout When you head into a workout, your goal is to feel energized and ready to go. So, how do you ensure you’re ready for peak performance? Your best bet is whole food solutions and staying hydrated. Read on to find out which foods are best for pre and post-workout, and three tips to … Read More
How To Prepare For Open Enrollment — Changes & Success
*This is Part 2 of our Open Enrollment blog series, in case you missed it, here’s Part 1. “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” — Alexander Graham Bell. Now that you’ve gathered key insights into what employees truly value, want, and need when it comes to their benefits package, and determined what needs to be adjusted, … Read More
Sit Less, Move More
4 ways to combat serious health risks by incorporating small, daily movements When it comes to exercise, it can be difficult to find the motivation, funds, and time to commit. But research suggests increasing overall movement – like mopping the kitchen, or walking the dog around the block – is vital to lowering your risk of disease. A sedentary … Read More
Assessing the Value of Your Employee Benefits Program
*Part 1 of our Open Enrollment blog series For many public sector employers, annual open enrollment is right around the corner. Open enrollment is an opportunity to showcase your benefits program and the value it provides to your employees. Before open enrollment begins, it’s important to evaluate what you offer and if those offerings are valuable to your employees. … Read More
A Call for Better Breakfast
How You Can Create A More Balanced Breakfast For Health When thinking about breakfast foods, what comes to mind? Perhaps foods labeled “quick” or “on-the-go?” This could look like a pop tart, a waffle, granola bar, or instant oatmeal and cereal. Or maybe it is a banana and a cup of coffee as you run out the door. Breakfast is … Read More
Tips to Make Buying Local a Lifestyle Habit
Why Eat What’s Down the Street: Part 2 How you can start buying local today In part one of Why Eat What’s Down the Street, we looked at the importance of sourcing local produce, in addition to the health implications of modern food production and transportation. Which brings us to part two: How do you start buying and eating … Read More
Arizona School District Conflict of Interest Statutes in Title 15
By Bill Munch, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB *This article has was previously published in The EDGE magazine, an AASBO publication. Arizona Revised Statutes 38-501 through 38-511 deal with “Conflict of Interest of Officers and Employees”. These statutes apply to ALL public employees including school district personnel. While it is important for school districts and their vendors to be aware of these … Read More
How to Engage Your Employees for Increased Workplace Productivity
Increasingly, employees are expressing a desire to work for organizations and leaders with a strong social conscience. Employer-sponsored volunteer activities have been shown to increase employee engagement and help fulfill their desire to work for an organization that cares about the communities they serve. Employee engagement is a direct reflection of enthusiasm not only for their work but also their … Read More